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Naomi Campbell reveals she felt 'awkward' and insecure in her younger years after other children made fun of her looks and called her names


The supermodel, 54, admitted that despite finding global fame for her statuesque frame and striking good looks, she hadn't always felt confident.

Speaking on Cambon Podcast, she explained that kids had poked fun at her height and slender figure, comparing her to the cartoon character from Popeye, Olive Oyl. 'My mother gave me a few pointers in the hallway of our home when I was a teenager and I remember even the music we were walking to was Lionel Richie and to listen to the rhythm.' Speaking on Cambon Podcast, she explained that kids had poked fun at her height and slender figure, comparing her to the cartoon character from Popeye, Olive Oyl (pictured)

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